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Bolsover Grand Slam
Type:Walking Event
Castle Street
Bolsover
Derbyshire
S44 6PR
About
Starting from the castle entrance, a short descent provides a particularly magnificent view of the frontage of Bolsover Castle. Descending further we pass through a model village with a dragon to remind us of our very ancient history.
On then to the birth place of Peter Fidler, a giant in Canada if not here, and first recorder of the Athabasca Tar Sands. Once through the reserve a gentle climb leads to Sutton Scarsdale Hall. A trail across rolling farm lands leads on to an old mill, now restored to working order, before we begin another gentle climb to both the old and slightly more recent Hardwick Halls.
We return via a route along the ridge which connects the Castle and the Hall with views of the Doe Lea valley. Some would say, now blighted by the motorway but, without doubt now recovering from its industrial heritage, perhaps to return one day to its former beauty.
Finally, and just before we return to the starting point, we shall visit two of the Cundy Houses which were used as part of the Castle’s water supply.
Please bring a packed lunch
Walk grading - strenuous (walks for experienced country walkers with an above average fitness level).
Organised by Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Ramblers
Guide Prices
Free of charge. Donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of local Rescue Services
Booking essential
Facilities
Children
- Children welcome - Young walkers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on a lead
Routes
- Accessibility of route - Walk not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs
- Description of route - Circular walk, 8 rest stops, 11+ stiles
- Length of route (miles) - 14
- Typical duration of route - 6½ hours
Opening Times
| Season (1 July 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | - 16:30 |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From North (follow brown signs) Leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and take 1st exit off roundabout (Markham Road). At next roundabout take 3rd exit (Markham Lane). Follow road to next roundabout and take 3rd exit (Markham Lane). At next roundabout take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for approx 1 mile and, at roundabout, take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile into Bolsover and take right turn (Castle Street, brown signpost for Castle). Follow road to left hand bend and Castle is on right. Car parking available opposite Castle entrance.
From South (follow brown signs) Leave M1 motorway at junction 29A and take 3rd exit off roundabout (Markham Road). Follow road under M1 and, at roundabout go straight on. At next roundabout take 3rd exit (Markham Lane), then follow route from North.
From East Follow A617 to junction with M1 motorway. At roundabout take 4th exit (M1 North). Leave M1 at next junction (29A), then follow route from South
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and, at traffic lights go straight on. At roundabout select middle lane and take 2nd exit (A632). Follow road, going straight on at traffic lights, for about 1 mile and, at traffic lights (Royal Hospital) go straight on. Follow road, going straight on at mini roundabout, for approx 1¼ miles to traffic lights and go straight on. At roundabout take 3rd exit (A632). Follow road for just under a mile into Bolsover and take right turn (Castle Street, brown signpost for Castle). Follow road to left hand bend and Castle is on right. Car parking available opposite Castle entrance.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station Chesterfield, 6 miles away
Bus number 1 from Stephenson Place in Chesterfield town centre at 9.20am. Arrives at Bolsover Market Place at 9.55am.
Bus number 1 from Bolsover Market Place at 4.36pm or number 1A at 4.49pm arriving in Chesterfield at 5.12pm or 5.27pm respectively.
